RL V6-3.5L (2007)
17.
Remove the feed hose from the engine compartment:
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Lift the left end of the feed hose over the return hose.
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Push the feed hose in, towards the driver's side a little, then lift up on the 90 degree bend of the hose to clear the A/C receiver line.
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Remove the feed hose out through the passenger's side.
18.
Remove the original 0-ring from the P/S pressure switch, and install a new one.
19.
Install the pressure switch on the new feed hose. Tighten the switch to 12 N.m (8.7 lb-ft).
20.
Attach a new right side hose bracket to the new feed hose.
21.
Install the new feed hose in the reverse order of removal, using these tightening torques:
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Torque the feed hose flare nut to 37 N.m (27 lb-ft).
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Torque the feed hose bracket bolts and the A/T shift cable bracket bolt to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).
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Torque the rear engine mount stop nuts to 64 N.m (47 lb-ft).
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Torque the P/S pump feed hose bolts to 11 N.m (8 lb-ft).
22.
Reinstall all removed parts except the right upper fender trim. Use the extra clips from the kit to replace any damaged ones.
23.
Using the clear P/S fluid you removed from the system (or new fluid if the original fluid was contaminated or discolored), fill the P/S reservoir to
the upper level line.
NOTE:
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Use Acura Precision Crafted Power Steering Fluid.
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The system capacity is 1.1 L (37.2 oz).
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The reservoir capacity is 0.32 L (10.8 oz).
